Sometimes a Great Notion
1971 · Movie · PG · 114 min · ★ 6.9 · 95% critics
An Oregon logging family keeps working through a local strike, turning neighbors against them and straining life at home. As pressure builds from the town, the job, and old family tensions, a returning relative stirs up even more conflict.
Based on Sometimes a Great Notion
Also known as Never Give an Inch
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-12-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (103 votes)
About
You might like this if you enjoy stubborn family dramas set against rough outdoor work, with a mood somewhat like Jeremiah Johnson or Never Cry Wolf; Not for you if you want upbeat, fast-moving entertainment.
Pros: rugged Northwest atmosphere; strong lead performances; fascinating logging scenes | Cons: uneven pacing; clumsy moments; bleak, abrasive tone
Themes
- lumberjack
- death of brother
- mouth to mouth resuscitation
- logger
- logging
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1972 · nominated
Cast & crew
Paul Newman
as Hank Stamper
Henry Fonda
as Henry Stamper
Lee Remick
as Viv Stamper
Michael Sarrazin
as Leland 'Lee' Stamper
Richard Jaeckel
as Joe Ben Stamper
Linda Lawson
as Jan Stamper
Cliff Potts
as Andy Stamper
Sam Gilman
as John
Lee de Broux
as Willard Eggleston
- JB
Jim Burk
as Biggy Newton
Directed by Paul Newman